Alexis Wnuk v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Alexis Wnuk filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 12, 2021, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her January 19, 2018 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Wnuk is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria for a Table injury for SIRVA. Specifically, she had no prior shoulder issues, her injury manifested within 48 hours of the flu vaccine, the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to her left shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

The six-month sequela requirement was also met. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 13, 2022, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 19, 2023, the parties submitted a proffer agreeing to an award of $45,045.00, comprising $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $45.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount on February 21, 2023.